Betsy Montanez
Director of Veterans Initiatives
The New School

Betsy Montanez has over eighteen years of experience in recruiting, career counseling and supporting the military-connected community. A higher education professional, she has worked in both 2- and 4-year and private/public institutions, providing her the opportunity to work with a diverse group of student-veterans from all different academic backgrounds and career goals. 

A servant-leader, Betsy volunteers with several veterans service organizations in which she supports the transition of veterans. As part of the Operations Team for United War Veterans Council (UWVC), she assists in producing the NYC Veterans Day Parade. An endurance athlete, she is an active volunteer of Team Red, White and Blue and is often seen wearing the Eagle in Triathlons and Marathons.

Betsy holds her BA in Political Science and her MA in Counseling/Student Affairs from Montclair State University. She is an alumna of the George W. Bush Presidential Center's Stand-To Veterans Leadership Program.